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Gail’s Story Ever since Glen, Gail’s husband, passed away four years ago, Gail just can’t seem to get a good night’s sleep. Gail’s doctor prescribed a mild sleep aid for her while Glen was in the last stages of his illness. But after Glen passed away, Gail didn’t feel comfortable asking for more refills, figuring

Carla’s Crisis Carla thought she was going to lose her mind! Her carefully planned schedule seemed to be working, but just a few weeks into the summer, everything came tumbling down like a house of cards. One of the counselors at her kids’ summer camp came down with Covid, and the whole camp had to

Feeling independent and self-sufficient helps boost our mood, self-esteem, and overall sense of being in control of ourselves and our environment. The concept of “assisted living” was developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s on the east and west coasts of the US in response to changes in attitudes towards the way seniors should

Research begun in the 1970s on seniors and social connections continues to support the importance of social ties to physical and mental health as well as overall feelings of well-being. In fact, a study conducted in Canada found a correlation between a senior’s sense of belonging and their perception of their own health. Other studies

Aging affects all of us differently, and sometimes limitations make physical activities more challenging. In spite of these challenges, we can still stay active and engaged with our physical well-being by making sensible modifications to our routines. Limitations in range of motion of joints is a normal part of the aging process. A decrease in